What are the basic facts about Downers Grove?
Where can I donate my used books?
When is the AAUW booksale?
Where can I donate or recycle my old computer?
Where are the nearest drivers license facilities?
Where can I get tax forms?
What is my school district code number for the Illinois state tax form?
Do you have ratings of local schools?
Do you have any student aid forms?
What is the phone number for my local school?
Who is my state senator or state representative?
How do I get the Downers Grove Municipal Code?
Where is the website for the Village of Downers Grove?
Where can I find the websites for local newspapers?
Where can I find other Downers Grove organizations or groups?

What are the basic facts about Downers Grove?
• Downers Grove was first settled in 1832. It was incorporated as a village on March 31, 1873.
• The population of Downers Grove in the 2000 census was 48,724.
• Downers Grove covers 13 square miles. The population density is 3604 people per square mile.
• The latitude of Downers Grove is 41 degrees, 48 minutes North
• The longitude of Downers Grove is 88 degrees, 01 minutes West
• The elevation of Downers Grove is 725 feet above sea level.
• The distance from Downers Grove to the Loop is 23 miles. The driving time to the Loop is 45 minutes. The distance to O’Hare Airport is 19 miles.

Where can I donate my used books?
Downers Grove Public Library accepts used books as donations except for textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, and condensed books. Books not added to the collection are put out for sale in the library’s lobby.

Indian Prairie Public Library
401 Plainfield Road
Willowbrook — (630) 887-8760

Lisle Public Library
777 Front Street
Lisle — (630) 971-1675

American Association of University Women
collects used materials to hold a book sale to fund scholarships – (630) 415-2531

AmVets
accepts novels and children’s books – (708) 388-7800

Newberry Library
collects books for book fair
60 W. Walton, Chicago – (312) 943-9090

SCARCE Book Rescue
accepts children’s books, textbooks, newer encyclopedias, and more – (630) 545-9710

When is the AAUW book sale?
For the date and more information on the AAUW’s book sale, click here.

Where can I donate or recycle my old computer?
To donate:
Computers for Schools

National Cristina Foundation

Share the Technology

To recycle:
Most major computer manufacturers have trade-in programs.

Dell Recycling

Gateway

HP

DuPage County Recycling Guide
The recycling guide provides options for recycling computers and electronics, as well as other hazardous waste.

Earth911
This site lists places to donate or recycle electronics.

Electronics Disposal Options from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
Lists places to donate or recycle electronics in the Chicagoland area.

Illinois Recycling Association – Byte Back e-cycling
This site provides places throughout Illinois to recycle electronics.

Where are the nearest drivers license facilities?
The two closest State of Illinois drivers license facilities are:

837 S. Westmore Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 629-0380

931 W. 75th
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 369-9010

Where can I get tax forms?
The Magazine Desk at the library has reproducible copies of most state and federal tax forms. Ask at the second floor Magazine Desk for assistance. The following locations also provide tax forms:

Federal Tax Forms:
• IRS West Suburban Office
2001 Butterfield Road
Esplanade Building, 12th floor
Downers Grove, IL 60515

• Forms and Publication Orders
1-800-829-3676

• Tax forms to download from the Internet:
IRS website http://www.irs.ustreas.gov

• Lisle Post Office
817 Ogden Ave. (630) 969-0548

Illinois Tax Forms:
• 24-Hour Forms Order Line
1-800-356-6302; FAX: (217) 785-3400

What is my school district code number for the Illinois state tax form?
If you live in Downers Grove Districts 58/99, the code number is 0348.

Do you have ratings of local schools?
The Reference Desk has copies of the school report cards for all the schools in Districts 58 and 99. Ask at the Reference Desk to see them. School report cards are also available at the Illinois State Board of Education or the Chicago Tribune website.

Do you have any student aid forms?
Yes. Ask at the Reference Desk for copies of the federal student aid (FAFSA) form.

What is the phone number for my local school?
These numbers are listed in the business white pages of the Downers Grove phone book, under “Schools Public – Downers Grove.”
• Belle Aire School – (630) 719-5820
• District 99 – (630) 795-7100
• Downers Grove Community High School North – (630) 795-8400
• Downers Grove Community High School South – (630) 795-8500
• El Sierra School – (630) 719-5825
• Fairmount School – (630) 719-5830
• Grade School District 58 – (630) 719-5800
• Herrick Jr High School – (630) 719-5810
• Highland School – (630) 719-5835
• Ide Elizabeth School District 66 – (630) 971-3344
• Indian Trail School – (630) 719-5845
• Kingsley School – (630) 719-5850
• Lakeview Junior High School Dist. 66 – (630) 985-2700
• Lester School – (630) 719-5855
• O’Neill Junior High School – (630) 719-5815
• Pierce Downer School – (630) 719-5860
• Whittier School – (630) 719-5865

Who is my state senator or state representative?
Call or email the Reference Desk and we can help you determine who represents you, or use the DuPage County Election Commision webpage. Click on Address Lookup to enter your address and find your state senator and representative, and U.S. representative.

How do I get the Downers Grove Municipal Code?
The library owns a copy in the Reference Department’s Local Documents collection. You can also search the code on the Downers Grove Village site.